- Lyricist
- Muthu
- Singer
- Revaa
- Music director
- Revaa
- Movie name
- Ayali – Web Series
- Movie release year
- 2023
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Dec 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This uplifting song from the acclaimed web series 'Ayali' serves as a triumphant ode to female empowerment, education, and liberation. It contrasts the life of a young girl traditionally confined like a caged parrot ('Veetu kili') with her emerging freedom upon discovering the vast possibilities of the world, education, and self-identity. The lyrics emphasize joy, soaring to new heights, and blooming independently through the power of the pen and knowledge.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition)
“Oh pennae! pennae!”
The repetition of words like 'pennae! pennae!' and 'adiyae! adiyae!' creates an affectionate, rhythmic call to the young girl.
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Veetu kili iva / Kaattaa parthadhum”
The young girl constrained by societal customs is metaphorically described as a house parrot ('Veetu kili') that rejoices upon seeing the wild forest.
Ethirhai (Rhyme Scheme)
“Lesa parakkura / Kaatha medhakkura”
The second letter rhyming in 'Lesa parakkura' and 'Kaatha medhakkura' provides a pleasing musical flow.
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Trivia
Ayali (2023) is a critically acclaimed Tamil web series starring Abi Nakshatra that powerfully addresses patriarchal customs, female education, and taboos surrounding puberty in rural Tamil Nadu. Composer Revaa's score and songs played a crucial role in delivering its emotional and empowering narrative impact.
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